Abstract
This discussion focuses on the generalization of a Weibull theory to quasibrittle materials such as concrete, ice, rock, tough ceramics and composites. After briefly reviewing the statistical weakest link model, the differences in failure process between metal structures that fail at initiation of macroscopic crack growth are reviewed. It is explained why the classical Weibull theory cannot capture the stress redistributions caused by large stable crack growth prior to failure. In connection to this, a simpler variant of the nonlocal statistical theory of size effect in quasibrittle structures is also presented.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages | 1179-1180 |
Number of pages | 2 |
State | Published - Jan 1 1996 |
Event | Proceedings of the 1996 11th Conference on Engineering Mechanics. Part 1 (of 2) - Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA Duration: May 19 1996 → May 22 1996 |
Conference
Conference | Proceedings of the 1996 11th Conference on Engineering Mechanics. Part 1 (of 2) |
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City | Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA |
Period | 5/19/96 → 5/22/96 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Architecture